INNOVATIVE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

 

The Center for Creative Arts Therapy is approved as a continuing education provider for Social Workers and Counselors by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, Approved Continuing Education Sponsor, (#159.001383).

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Experience fearlessly progressive education in intimate, experiential programs. Under the guidance of globally influential and award-winning faculty, students prepare themselves as leaders in their career, effecting purposeful and inspiring revolutions in the community.

 

Courses are interdisciplinary with both Expressive Arts Therapy and Drama Therapy students, embracing creative artistic healing.

 

• Drama Therapy Certificate

• Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate

 

 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

 

The Drama Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy training programs allow you to learn about drama therapy and its use of theatre techniques to facilitate personal growth and promote health, along with expressive arts therapy multi-modal focus (art, music, dance/movement, and poetry). 

 

• Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) credential eligibility. North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) compliant program.

• Registered Expressive Arts Therapy (REAT) credential eligibility. International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) compliant program.

 

Classes are small and instruction individualized. The Drama Therapy Program is in alliance with the North American Drama Therapy Association's Alternative Training Requirements. For more information regarding registration, please visit nadta.org. More information on credentialing through the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association can be found at ieata.org.

 

The Center for Creative Arts Training Programs also offer CEUs for Registered Drama Therapists.